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44,099 job applicants fail Civil Service recruitment screening in Adamawa

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By Tom Garba In a stunning development, the Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has disqualified 44,099 of the 96,102 applicants vying for positions in its ongoing recruitment exercise, citing failure to meet basic requirements. The announcement, made by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press

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Adamawa APC denies Ribadu’s endorsement, says we only passed confidence vote

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2025 0

By Tom Garba The All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamawa State chapter has issued a strong rebuttal to media reports suggesting that the party endorsed National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for a position during a recent event in Hong Local Government. The chapter clarified that the gathering was part of an ongoing tour to […]

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APC Unity Forum hails Ribadu, leaders for strengthening Party in Adamawa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2025 0

By Tom Garba The Adamawa APC Unity Forum, under the leadership of Abubakar Hamma, Hon. Lawan Habu, and its entire directorate, has expressed profound gratitude to the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State for their steadfast loyalty, resilience, and unwavering support for the APC-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In […]

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Produce Hudu by March 27 or face contempt charges, IG warned

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 March 2025 0

By Tom Garba The High Court of Justice of Adamawa State, sitting in the Yola Judicial Division, has issued a significant court order directing the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to arrest and produce Mr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, before the court. […]

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Adamawa police arrest church member for kidnapping two Catholic Priests

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

By Tom Garba In a bid to ensure protection of lives and property, a safe and secured environment in the state, Adamawa police command carried out a coordinated rescue operation at a particular criminal hideout situated at a remote side of Gwaida Malam village connecting part of Numan and Demsa LGAs. A statement signed by […]

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PDP Support Groups deny suspension by Adamawa Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 January 2025 0

By Tom Garba The leadership and members of over 200 registered support groups of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State, under the chairmanship of Mr. Christopher Tonmageino, have come out to strongly deny claims made by Abubakar H. Kapo that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has suspended their activities. The claim, which was published on […]

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GPF sets stage for Adamawa Guber race as 7 aspirants declare interest

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 January 2025 0

By Tom Garba As the clock ticks down to the 2027 general elections, the political landscape in Adamawa State is rapidly heating up, with a multitude of candidates positioning themselves for the coveted gubernatorial seat. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and rivalry, as seasoned politicians and aspiring leaders alike prepare to stake their claims […]

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Reversion of Adamawa State’s name to “Gongola State” imminent, Says GPF

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2025 0

…thanks Fintiri for granting autonomy to ethnic groups By Tom Garba A socio- cultural group, Gongola Peoples’ Forum (GPF) expressed confidence that reversion of the name of Adamawa State to the old Gongola State is imminent. At the weekend, chairpersons of various socio-cultural organizations within the Gongola region met at the weekend tofoster collaboration, align

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Adamawa Govt hosts seminar on enhancing strategic role in ational Ddevt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 November 2024 0

By Tom Garba In a bid to solidify Adamawa State’s contribution to Nigeria’s national development, the state government, through its Social Mobilization Office, organized a seminar and interaction session themed “Sustaining Adamawa State’s Strategic Role in Stabilizing National Plan in Nigeria.” The event took place on [insert date], gathering key stakeholders from

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After Fintiri, Adamawa State will be far better than what it is- Bello

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 November 2024 0

By Tom Garba A patriotic citizen of Adamawa, Alhaji Bello Ibrahim Hong appreciated the current state of the State Capital which looks like a construction site because of the massive and gigantic projects being carried across different areas. He however said that the eight years of Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in transforming the state […]

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Sen Abbas doles out N20m support to Adamawa Girei, Fufore LGAs PDP stakeholders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

By Tom Garba As part of his effort towards ensuring quality representation to the people of his constituency, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas (PDP) has embark on constituency tour starting with Fufore and Girei local government areas of the zone on Saturday. During his visit to the LGA’s with the […]

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Adamawa 2027: I will back Fintiri’s choice of successor says Dantsoho

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 October 2024 0

By Tom Garba It is two years few months to the 2027 general elections when the presidential, governorship and National Assembly elections will be conducted. The Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,CON has already gave a glimpse of who would succeed him as the next governor of the state. An Adamawa grassroots […]

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LG Election: Adamawa tribunal affirms Guyuk LG Chairman Certificates

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 September 2024 0

By Tom Garba The Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola on Friday has stroke out the case instituted by the Labour Party Candidate, Dandume Gamaliel against the incumbent Chairman of Guyuk Local Government area, Shalom Dangi Kassa asking the Court to void his victory at the Local Government elections conducted on 13th July […]

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Fintiri’s visionary can transform Adamawa into a bigger Dubai says Nyampa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2024 0

By Tom Garba The federal lawmaker representing the people of the Michika/Madagali constituency of the green chambers of the national assembly, Rt Hon Zakaria Dauda Nyampa has rain encomium on Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State. Nyampa in a statement sent to this medium said Fintiri is both his political […]

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APC will not participate in Adamawa LG polls for evident lack of fairness

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2024 0

By Tom Garba Adamawa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reversed it earlier expression and willingness to participate in the state coming Local Government Areas election schedule by the State Independent electoral commission (ADSIEC). Dr. Raymond Chidama, State Secretary of the party e-signed a statement and revealed that the State executive committee

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Adamawa APC expresses readiness for the July LGA polls

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 June 2024 0

By Tom Garba The leadership of the All Progressives Congress , APC, Adamawa State chapter under the leadership of Barr Idris Shuaibu expressed readiness to fully participate in the scheduled local government area elections announced by the Adamawa State Independent Elections Commission. The State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Mohammed Abdullahi e-signed a statement informing

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I’ll serve to the best of my ability – ex- Adamawa Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 May 2024 0

…. thanks Tinubu for Calabar varsity chairman appointment By Tom Garba Barr Bala James Ngilari has reacted over the recent appointment to serve as a Pro-Chancellor and Chairman governing council of University of Calabar by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a clarion call to serve the country. The former governor of Adamawa State thanked Tinubu […]

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19 children feared killed by measles complications in Adamawa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2024 0

Complication from measles is suspected to have killed at least 19 children in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa. Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami told journalists in Mubi on Saturday that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected. He said the outbreak was reported in Yola on Saturday, […]

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Gov Fintiri appoints Prof Gidado Pro – Chancellor Adamawa University

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 April 2024 0

By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of the Adamawa State University, Mubi with Professor Maxwell Gidado SAN as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. Other members include; Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Gabdo, Mr Vidon Jaule, ⁠Dr Ali Danburam and Barrister Hapsat Abdullahi JImeta. The reconstitution of the governing board is based

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Finally suspended Adamawa REC, Ari dragged to court by Gov Fintiri

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2024 0

By Tom Garba Adamawa State’s suspended Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, REC, Barr Hudu Yunusa Ari seems to have dabbled into more troubled waters. Government of Adamawa State under the leadership of Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has dragged the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Ari, before the State High Court over alleged electoral offences.